Film Details

The power of music to change lives is well seen in this new documentary about an African-American drum corps in Louisville, KY. After three decades of connecting inner city young people to the art and cultural traditions of their African ancestors, the co-founder of the River City Drum Corp is stepping down and turning over leadership of the organization to a former student he once mentored. "A hopeful and loving portrait of a community that has found power in coming together and making music." –UK Film Review. "Critic's pick...Beautiful." –NY Times. Cleveland premiere. 95 min.

River City Drumbeat, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 8/14 thru 9/3 via the link below. (Doing so supports the Cinematheque.) Screening fee is $12, and after opening the film, you have 72 hours to watch it.